8/29/15

Astrology: The Cardinal, Fixed & Mutable Signs






Cardinal Signs


Cardinal/Element
Aries/Fire
Cancer/Water
Libra/Air
Capricorn/Earth


The word cardinal comes from the Latin Cardinalis meaning principal of ivotal. The cardinal signs mark the beginning of the seasons and are initiators of change and action, they symbolize the primal energies of unformed thought, the seeds of future actions.
Cardinal signs predominant personality traits enable them to attract people and ideas to support their efforts. The take on roles of leadership and are outgoing and dynamic. The carry the energy and excitement of new projects and are enthusiastic in their dealings, giving those around them an energy boost and sense of conviction.


Fixed Signs


Fixed/Element
Leo/Fire
Scorpio/Water
Aquarius/Air
Taurus/Earth


The fixed signs set things on a stable footing and direct energies towards a tangible goal, falling in the middle of the seasons. The fixed personality is happiest when taking projects to the next level and their gifts are most effective when they are able to explore the deeper aspects of ongoing projects. They tend to prefer solitude and have great perseverance enjoying a sustained challenge. The fixed signs will stick it out until the end, but can also have difficulty letting go. The can be rigid and inflexible in their attitudes and dislike change. These traits can lead them to be stubborn and petulant, especially when they feel frustrated in their efforts.


Mutable Signs


Mutable/Element
Sagittarius/Fire
Pisces/Water
Gemini/Air
Virgo/Earth


The word mutable comes from the Latin mutabilis meaning change.
The mutable signs embody the energies of transition from one phase to the next and fall at the change of the seasons.The time when there is a restlessness of impending change.
Mutable signs are changeable in nature, which makes them flexible to new ideas and projects, they can see new ways to solve old issues, bringing people and ideas together to form a whole, the conclusion of the ground work and transition from new and unformed, through stabilization and towards evolution.
Their adaptability makes them able to deal with crises while remaining focused, they thrive in chaos and can navigate a path where others fail to see the way through.


These traits can lead them to become restless as they wish to move from one phase to the next, they can see the road ahead and are anxious to forge ahead. Their adaptability can lead them to have a changeable personality and weak sense of self identity, causing a lack of personal direction.


Written by DragonJewel

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